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Weeeeird that this is in the store, when it's only for iOS 10.
THIS SAID: I'm really excited about iMessage apps in iOS 10. They have so much potential, and can quite deeply integrate with the messages app in ways that are kinda surprising, like being able to drag stickers anywhere in the conversation. There's going to be some great new businesses forged here.

@kylhss@kuchengnom Correct, they do seem to be. And honestly I never use them, because my friends and recipients universally regard them as "creepy". I'm honestly surprised that they keep pushing them.

@kylhss I'm going to disagree with you on this one :)
When I was dating someone with an Apple Watch, I found it was actually a very refreshing way to message. There are times you want to just let someone know you're thinking about them, and vice versa, but don't have the time or need to artificially start a conversation, so you just shoot off your heartbeat. When their reply comes in and thumps your wrist for a few seconds, and it really does feel like a pulse, it's very gratifying. (Even more so when you receive one out of the blue.)
It's a very personal kind of messaging, and something I hope to see more of in the future. There's plenty of life left in Taptic/Haptic notification tech, I believe.
Now, if my colleagues were sending it to me regularly, then I'd probably feel very differently... ;)